Richard Joseph Leedy

Richard Joseph Leedy, 55, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024.Richard was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, and brother who worked hard to provide for his family.He worked as a first operator/instructor at Eastman Chemical Company for thirty-two years and according to his co-workers, “he was a damn good trainer.”Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, computers, and was an avid Second Amendment advocate.He was a member of Way of Life Baptist Church and the N.R.A.Richard was preceded in death by his son, Richard Jacob Leedy.Those left to cherish Richard’s memory are his wife, Reba Leedy; daughter, Rachel Leedy; son, Jonah Leedy; parents, Roy and Nancy Leedy; brothers, Russell Leedy (Melody), Robert Leedy, and Randall Leedy (Wendy); several nieces and nephews.All services will be private.To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Richard Joseph Leedy and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary